Walmart is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their search team, focusing on building robust backend features that power search functionality across Walmart's sites and apps. The role involves working with billions of queries for millions of products worldwide, implementing cutting-edge relevance algorithms, and handling big data challenges at unprecedented scale.
The position is based in Sunnyvale, CA, offering a competitive salary range of $117,000-$234,000 plus additional benefits. The ideal candidate will have strong Java expertise, experience with search engines like Solr or Elasticsearch, and a background in distributed systems.
As part of Walmart's technology team, you'll work on critical systems that directly impact business metrics through high-availability, low-latency services. The role involves leading medium to large-scale projects, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating with diverse teams across product, engineering, and business functions.
Walmart offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, stock purchase plans, and paid parental leave. The company's mission to help people save money and live better drives every decision, creating meaningful impact at global scale.
The position requires either a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science with 3 years of experience or 5 years of relevant experience. You'll work with modern technologies including Spring Boot, cloud platforms (Azure/GCP), and various data processing tools, making this an excellent opportunity for a senior engineer looking to work on large-scale e-commerce systems.